Konrad v. State

An inverse condemnation proceeding under ch. 32, Stats., is conducted at the expense of the taker. Sec. 32.15 (1), Stats. Plaintiffs contend that they are entitled to their expenses as well as their taxable costs. The expenses are substantial, particularly in view of their contract to pay a contingent fee to their attorneys. While the judgment does not expressly state that ch. 32, Stats., does not afford a remedy to plaintiffs for a taking of their property by a state agency, plaintiffs so interpret it because of the failure of the judgment to allow them their expenses, and because of the…